Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Summer Storm - Aftershave
Post Shave: Oleo & Co. - Facial Toner - Toner
Fragrance: Mäurer & Wirtz - SIR Irisch Moos - EdT
I haven’t used Summer Storm in quite some time. This was one of the first soaps that got me really excited about shave soap fragrance. This soap brings me back to the summer monsoon season in northern New Mexico every time. Lovely!
How are you able to use a blade so many times?? I guess it is pretty different from a DE blade? Does the comfort of the shave degrade over the life of the blade?
How are you able to use a blade so many times?? I guess it is pretty different from a DE blade?
Yeah, GEM blades tend to last longer than DE blades. I can pretty comfortably use them for 20-25+ shaves.
Does the comfort of the shave degrade over the life of the blade?
I don’t think the comfort degrades too much, but you’ll definitely notice a drop in efficiency over time. Often palm stropping the blade will bring it back into a usable place, but sometimes it’s just done.
February 3rd, 2026
I haven’t used Summer Storm in quite some time. This was one of the first soaps that got me really excited about shave soap fragrance. This soap brings me back to the summer monsoon season in northern New Mexico every time. Lovely!
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How are you able to use a blade so many times?? I guess it is pretty different from a DE blade? Does the comfort of the shave degrade over the life of the blade?
Yeah, GEM blades tend to last longer than DE blades. I can pretty comfortably use them for 20-25+ shaves.
I don’t think the comfort degrades too much, but you’ll definitely notice a drop in efficiency over time. Often palm stropping the blade will bring it back into a usable place, but sometimes it’s just done.